District of Columbia / Dchr
Agency file
The Dchr is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.
In 2024, this agency had 187 employees with median total compensation of $90,805; the highest distinct record was $226,596.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2024 total compensation is spread across the 187 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($90,805) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.
What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.
The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $137,329 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $59,378. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).
The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.
Record list
Highest-paid first / page 1
Director, Department of Human Res./Dchr
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At Dchr, Charles Hall serves as a Director, Department of Human Res.. Their tenure dates to 2023, about a year. Their 2024 pay totaled $226,596. They are classified at grade E5.
General Counsel/Dchr
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At Dchr, Gregory Evans serves as a General Counsel. Hired in 2007, they have about 17 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $204,394. They are classified at grade 02.
Deputy Director, Dchr/Dchr
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At Dchr, Agnes Cholewa serves as a Deputy Director, Dchr. They have served since 2012 (about 12 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $197,338. They are classified at grade 16.
Deputy General Counsel/Dchr
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At Dchr, Zoe Thomas serves as a Deputy General Counsel. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 12 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $190,000. They are classified at grade 01.
Associate Director for Benefit/Dchr
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Paul Shaw is a Associate Director for Benefit at Dchr. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 11 years. 2024 total compensation came to $177,839. They are classified at grade 15.
Chief Administrative Officer/Dchr
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Nicole Cook holds the role of Chief Administrative Officer at Dchr. They have served since 1999 (about 25 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $175,000. Their pay grade is 15.
Associate Director, Human Reso/Dchr
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Keisha Hawkins works as a Associate Director, Human Reso for Dchr. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 17 years. Keisha earned $174,000 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.
Associate Director for Policy/Dchr
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Amir Farhangi holds the role of Associate Director for Policy at Dchr. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 10 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $167,000. Their pay grade is 15.
Supervisory IT Specialist/Dchr
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At Dchr, Absala Mengestab serves as a Supervisory IT Specialist. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 8 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $160,000. They are classified at grade 14.
Attorney Advisor/Dchr
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Vernon Thompson is a Attorney Advisor at Dchr. Hired in 2018, they have about 6 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $150,262. They are classified at grade 14.
Special Assistant/Dchr
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Lonnisha Coates is a Special Assistant at Dchr. Hired in 2018, they have about 6 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $148,088. They are classified at grade 08.
Supervisory HR Specialist (Emp/Dchr
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At Dchr, Vivian Joseph serves as a Supervisory HR Specialist (Emp. They have served since 2012 (about 12 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $145,000. They are classified at grade 14.
Human Resources Specialist/Dchr
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At Dchr, Lonnisha Coates serves as a Human Resources Specialist. Hired in 2018, they have about 6 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $141,707. They are classified at grade 14.
IT Specialist/Dchr
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At Dchr, Wanda Bennett serves as a IT Specialist. They have served since 2014 (about 10 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $141,707. They are classified at grade 14.
Associate Direct for Workforce De/Dchr
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Rodney Jennings holds the role of Associate Direct for Workforce De at Dchr. They have served since 2024 (under a year). In 2024, their total compensation was $140,000. Their pay grade is 15.
Supvy HR Specialist (Empl Benefits)/Dchr
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Carlos Jones holds the role of Supvy HR Specialist (Empl Benefits) at Dchr. Hired in 2012, they have about 12 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $139,280. Their pay grade is 14.
Human Resources Specialist (Co/Dchr
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Parris Sims works as a Human Resources Specialist (Co for Dchr. Hired in 2007, they have about 17 years of service. Parris earned $138,184 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.
Attorney Advisor/Dchr
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Robert Harvey holds the role of Attorney Advisor at Dchr. Their hire date on record is 2025/05/05. In 2024, their total compensation was $137,382. Their pay grade is 14.
Supvy HR Specialist (Class)/Dchr
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Nigel Crawford is a Supvy HR Specialist (Class) at Dchr. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 16 years. 2024 total compensation came to $137,330. They are classified at grade 14.
Public Information Officer/Dchr
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At Dchr, John Barker serves as a Public Information Officer. Records show a hire date of 2025/01/13. Their 2024 pay totaled $137,329. They are classified at grade 14.
Public Information Officer/Dchr
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Bradley Cannon is a Public Information Officer at Dchr. Records show a hire date of 2025/05/05. 2024 total compensation came to $137,329. They are classified at grade 14.
Human Resources Specialist/Dchr
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At Dchr, Pamela Dunbar serves as a Human Resources Specialist. They have served since 2017 (about 7 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $134,661. They are classified at grade 14.
Supvy HR Specialist (Empl Benefits)/Dchr
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Wendy Rooker works as a Supvy HR Specialist (Empl Benefits) for Dchr. They have served since 2016 (about 8 years). Wendy earned $133,163 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.
Supvy HR Specialist (Police/Fire Bd)/Dchr
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At Dchr, Jeremy Grey serves as a Supvy HR Specialist (Police/Fire Bd). Hired in 1999, they have about 25 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $130,414. They are classified at grade 13.
Supvy HR Specialist (Hr Develop)/Dchr
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Jia Liu holds the role of Supvy HR Specialist (Hr Develop) at Dchr. Hired in 2015, they have about 9 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $130,000. Their pay grade is 13.
Management and Program Analysi/Dchr
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Guy Hammond is a Management and Program Analysi at Dchr. They have served since 2017 (about 7 years). 2024 total compensation came to $127,615. They are classified at grade 14.
Compliance Review Manager/Dchr
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Jennifer Dangerfield-Harris holds the role of Compliance Review Manager at Dchr. Hired in 2016, they have about 8 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $127,000. Their pay grade is 14.
Supvy HR Specialist (Recruit/Place)/Dchr
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At Dchr, Lashandra Patterson serves as a Supvy HR Specialist (Recruit/Place). They have served since 2013 (about 11 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $125,345. They are classified at grade 14.
Learning and Talent Program MA/Dchr
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Nina Mason is a Learning and Talent Program MA at Dchr. They have served since 2023 (about a year). 2024 total compensation came to $125,000. They are classified at grade 14.
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This Lead Policy Writer record at Dchr for Dan Pham may represent several individuals, totaling $124,091 in 2024.
Supvy HR Specialist (Recruit/Place)/Dchr
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Agnes Jackson is a Supvy HR Specialist (Recruit/Place) at Dchr. Hired in 2018, they have about 6 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $122,064. They are classified at grade 14.
Supvy HR Specialist (Empl Benefits)/Dchr
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Evelin Argueta holds the role of Supvy HR Specialist (Empl Benefits) at Dchr. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 10 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $120,000. Their pay grade is 13.
Supvy HR Specialist (Empl Benefits)/Dchr
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Maria Prescott works as a Supvy HR Specialist (Empl Benefits) for Dchr. Hired in 2000, they have about 24 years of service. Maria earned $120,000 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.
Lead HR Specialist (Recruit/Place.)/Dchr
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Carmen Ealey works as a Lead HR Specialist (Recruit/Place.) for Dchr. Hired in 1984, they have about 40 years of service. Carmen earned $119,916 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.
Program Analyst/Dchr
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Peter Hillman is a Program Analyst at Dchr. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 14 years. 2024 total compensation came to $119,916. They are classified at grade 13.
IT Specialist (Internet)/Dchr
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Anita Nunez-Smith works as a IT Specialist (Internet) for Dchr. They have served since 2008 (about 16 years). Anita earned $119,916 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.
Lead HR Specialist (Retirement/Dchr
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Robin Brown is a Lead HR Specialist (Retirement at Dchr. Their tenure dates to 1991, about 33 years. 2024 total compensation came to $119,916. They are classified at grade 13.
HR Specialist (Perf. Mgmt.)/Dchr
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Philip Mancini is a HR Specialist (Perf. Mgmt.) at Dchr. Hired in 2014, they have about 10 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $119,916. They are classified at grade 13.
Human Resources Business Partn/Dchr
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Unochukwu Izegbu works as a Human Resources Business Partn for Dchr. They have served since 2018 (about 6 years). Unochukwu earned $117,045 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.
Wellness Program Coordinator/Dchr
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Megan Reilly is a Wellness Program Coordinator at Dchr. Hired in 2023, they have about a year of service. 2024 total compensation came to $116,933. They are classified at grade 13.